BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Hawaii

$96,460 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$46.38 per hour

▲ 51.7% above U.S. average1st of 49 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$96,460per year
Median$104,830per year
Hourly$46.38per hour
10th – 90th percentile$50,230 – $119,660per year

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Pay Range in Hawaii

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$50,230
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$73,550
  • 50th Percentile — Median$104,830
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$115,380
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$119,660

Half of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Hawaii earn more than $104,830. The top 10% make $119,660 or more, while entry-level workers start around $50,230.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Hawaii: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Hawaii ranks 1st of 49 states for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay, at $96,460 per year (51.7% above the U.S. average of $63,600).
  • 800 people work as Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Hawaii — 1.0% of all U.S. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs.
  • Location quotient 2.40: Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs are more concentrated in Hawaii than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,230; the top 10% earn over $119,660.
  • Hourly equivalent: $46.38 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • Among construction jobs in Hawaii, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($103,000).

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Job Market in Hawaii

Key factors affecting compensation

Hawaii's key industries are Tourism, Military, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers here earn $96,460 on average, placing the state 1st nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.55 (U.S. = 1.00), a Hawaii salary of $96,460 is roughly equivalent to $62,232 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Jersey ($81,280), Washington ($80,450), Oregon ($75,770) are the closest alternatives for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Hawaii?

The average Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers salary in Hawaii is $96,460 per year (median $104,830), which is 51.7% above the national average of $63,600.

How does Hawaii rank for Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers pay?

Hawaii ranks 1st out of 49 states. The highest-paying state is Hawaii ($96,460/yr).

How much do entry-level Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make in Hawaii?

The lowest-paid 10% of Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers in Hawaii earn about $50,230 per year and the 25th percentile is $73,550.

How much do Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers make per hour in Hawaii?

About $46.38 per hour, based on the $96,460 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers work in Hawaii?

BLS counts 800 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers jobs in Hawaii (OEWS May 2025).

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